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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.43, 12,711.39 and 5,232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.43, 12,711.39 and 5,232.53 is: 7,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.43 : 12,711.39 = 5,232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.43/12,711.39 = 5,232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.43x = 12,711.39 × 5,232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.43x = 66,512,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,512,729.52/9,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.67

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